Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Data gap: no dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment. Ether bond gives greater metabolic stability than esters — dermal absorption and systemic exposure data needed for CPSR. Read-across from glyceryl esters is supportable but must be documented with justification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Lauryl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Data gap: no dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment. Ether bond gives greater metabolic stability than esters — dermal absorption and systemic exposure data needed for CPSR. Read-across from glyceryl esters is supportable but must be documented with justification. The EU classifies Glyceryl Lauryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Glyceryl Lauryl Ether allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Lauryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Lauryl Ether do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Lauryl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient; co-emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70729-68-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Lauryl Ether?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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